BURKE, CAROLYN D.
2012-05-16
BURKE CAROLYN D. Of Detroit. August 6, 1947-May 10, 2012. Longtime Ford Motor Company Public Affairs Executive. During her tenure at Ford, Carolyn distinguished herself in a series of key appointments in which she supervised community affairs, corporate strategy, sales and marketing media relations, and international public affairs. A trailblazer and catalyst for change, Carolyn earned the distinction of being one of the first executive-level African-American women at Ford. Carolyn was a member of Tots and Teens of America, Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, National Association of Black Journalists and Public Relations Society of America, and a lifetime member of the NAACP. She also was the recipient of numerous honors and accolades. Carolyn was greatly loved and will be forever remembered. Carolyn leaves to celebrate her life and continue her legacy her devoted husband, Leon Burke; cherished children, Leon E. Burke III, and Maunda Ghenet (William) Land; loving sisters, Emma Lee Moore, Verselylee Phipps and Johnnie Pearl Ingram; dear brothers, Darnell (Deborah) Dennis, Lamar (Rochelle) Dennis and Cornelius (Jennifer) Dennis; and a host of other treasured relatives and friends. Visitation, Thursday, May 17 12-8 p.m at O.H. Pye III Funeral Home, 17600 Plymouth Road, Detroit. Funeral Service Friday 11 a.m. at Hartford Memorial Baptist Church, 18700 James Couzens Service Drive, Detroit. In lieu of flowers, donations may be sent to: National Association of Black Journalists Scholarship Fund In Memory of Carolyn Burke, 1100 Knight Hall, Suite 3100, College Park, MD 20742 or American Diabetes Association In Memory of Carolyn Burke, P.O. Box 11454. Alexandria, VA 22312.
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Margaret Thompson05/16/2012
To Leon and the entire Burke Family -Sorry to hear of the loss of Carolyn. She and I worked together for many years at Ford Motor Company; she was truly a jewel in Ford's crown. May her soul rest in peace. You are certainly in our thoughts and prayers.
Collette Phipp05/16/2012
She will be dearly missed. Our monthly chats, my travel advisor, my cook specialist , my friend my aunt. She was a wonderful women.
Linda White05/16/2012
Carolyn a fine lady who will truly be missed. In yor sadness, may there be hope, in your thoughts may there be peace, in your hearts may there be healing. May the grace of our Lord comfort your family during this difficult time. With much sympathy and love.
Shanell Benjamin05/16/2012
Hi Leon This is Shanell from Qicken Loans,very sad to hear the news of you losing your mother,I will keep you in my prayers for strengh and God will keep you through this diffcult time
Loretta Burney05/16/2012
So sorry for your loss. My prayers are extended to your entire family and may the Lord give each and every one of you the Strength to carry on
Sara Grattan05/16/2012
I am so sorry to hear this.. My prayers are with you and the family Leon.
Karmun Newby05/16/2012
My sincere condolences to the family. Carolyn and I were at Cass Tech and Wayne State University together. I remember her as being a warm and caring person.
Edgar & Vivian Griffey05/16/2012
Leon and family,we are sadden with the news of Carolyn's death. We will always remember the wonderful times we shared as TOT'N'Teens family. We will keep you in our prayers. Love, Ed & Vivian
Stephanie Dennis-Simpson05/17/2012
Rest in Peace - Aunt Carolyn. Tell my dad - Milton "hello." I pray you are in peace. love Steph.
Trenna Jackson05/17/2012
I will miss the time we had together I would not be where I'am at today if it was not for a Intelligen strong woman like you Carolyn Burke I'm going to miss you but will always think of you
